1994 Rover 200 vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Santana would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Santana should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1981 Volkswagen Santana.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 200 | Santana |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
