1993 Rover 200 vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 200 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
