1994 Rover 200 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 11 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (66 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (126 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 200 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
