1996 Rover 200 vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 155 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 200 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
