1994 Rover 200 vs. 1994 Volvo 960
To start off, both 1994 Rover 200 and 1994 Volvo 960 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 960 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Volvo 960 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 1994 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 200 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
