1993 Rover 200 vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 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 27 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (94 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1990 Rover 400. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 200 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
