1993 Rover 200 vs. 1994 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Passat. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 170 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Passat. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1994 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 200 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
