1993 Rover 200 vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1998 Renault Laguna 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 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 410 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, 1998 Renault Laguna (277 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Rover | Renault |
| Model | 200 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
