1993 Rover 200 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 494 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1993 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1993 Rover 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 200 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2616 mm |
