1993 Rover 200 vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain is newer by 19 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Terrain weights approximately 720 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, 2012 GMC Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Rover | GMC |
| Model | 200 | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2858 mm |
