1996 Rover 200 vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru Legacy (277 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 320 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 1995 Subaru Legacy 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, 1995 Subaru Legacy 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, 1995 Subaru Legacy (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 1995 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 200 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
