1993 Rover 200 vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner 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 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 475 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 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Rover | Mercury |
| Model | 200 | Mariner |
| 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 | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1778 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2619 mm |
