1993 Rover 200 vs. 1998 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 605 is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 605. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 605. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1998 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | 200 | 605 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
