1993 Rover 200 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran 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 Volkswagen Touran are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (116 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 458 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 200 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
