1994 Rover 200 vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2001 Smart ForFour is newer by 7 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 124 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Rover | Smart |
| Model | 200 | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
