1994 Rover 200 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica 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 83 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
