1993 Rover 200 vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Rover 200 | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 200 | Carina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |