1993 Rover 200 vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 90 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | 200 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
