1996 Rover 200 vs. 1996 Skoda Felicia
To start off, both 1996 Rover 200 and 1996 Skoda Felicia were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1996 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Skoda Felicia (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Skoda Felicia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 1996 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | 200 | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
