1994 Rover 200 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 12 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 98 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 200 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
