1994 Rover 200 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 14 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (345 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1046 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 200 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
