1995 Rover 200 vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 60 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Rover 200 (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (138 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 200 | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
