1993 Rover 200 vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, 2005 Rover 45 is newer by 12 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. Both 1993 Rover 200 and 2005 Rover 45 are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Rover 45. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 45 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Rover 45 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2005 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 200 | 45 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
