1996 Rover 200 vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 102 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1993 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 200 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
