1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A3 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1996 Rover 200.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Audi A3 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Rover 200 | |
Make | Audi | Rover |
Model | A3 | 200 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |