1993 Rover 200 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Caddy 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 350 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 Volkswagen Caddy (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 200 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1595 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 | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
