1993 Rover 200 vs. 1993 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1993 Rover 200 and 1993 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 440 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 440 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Volvo 440 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1993 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 200 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
