1994 Rover 200 vs. 1970 Triumph 1300
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 1300 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1300. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1300. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 1970 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | Rover | Triumph |
| Model | 200 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
