1993 Rover 200 vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, 2005 Volvo S80 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. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo S80 (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 200 | S80 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
