1993 Rover 200 vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1998 Renault Safrane 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 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 485 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 Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Safrane 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 Safrane | |
| Make | Rover | Renault |
| Model | 200 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
