1994 Rover 200 vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
