1995 Rover 200 vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2010 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 15 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2010 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 200 | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 200 | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
