1993 Rover 200 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 200 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
