1993 Rover 200 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 291 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (315 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Rover 200 | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 200 | Golf |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |