1993 Rover 200 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri 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 49 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 200 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
