1995 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 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 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider. (189 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 235 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | Spider | 200 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
