1993 Rover 200 vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
