1993 Rover 200 vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 is newer by 18 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), 2011 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 3 weights approximately 350 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 200 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2639 mm |
