1993 Rover 200 vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2003 Subaru Baja is newer by 10 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Baja (164 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Baja weights approximately 540 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, 2003 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 200 | Baja |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
