1994 Rover 200 vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, 2012 Mazda 3 is newer by 18 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 3 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 200 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
