1996 Audi RS2 vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, both 1996 Audi RS2 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 2,226 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Audi RS2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi RS2 (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi RS2 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi RS2 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1996 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Audi RS2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi RS2 will offer significantly more control. 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 RS2 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Audi RS2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi RS2 | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | RS2 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
