1993 Rover 200 vs. 2004 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 Toyota Solara 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Solara weights approximately 210 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2004 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Solara |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
