1993 Rover 200 vs. 1996 Rover 800
To start off, 1996 Rover 800 is newer by 3 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 800 (174 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 800 weights approximately 395 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Rover 800 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1996 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 200 | 800 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
