1993 Rover 200 vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2004 Skoda Octavia is newer by 11 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Skoda Octavia (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | 200 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
