1993 Rover 200 vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corsa. 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 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
