1993 Rover 200 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 102 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Because 1977 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 1977 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
