1994 Rover 200 vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1996 Seat Cordoba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 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 97 more horse power than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Seat Cordoba. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 1996 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 200 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
