1993 Rover 200 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona 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 37 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corona. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
