1995 Rover 200 vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 9 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1995 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1995 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, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 200 | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Rover | Xedos |
| Model | 200 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
