1996 Rover 200 vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1996 Rover 200 and 1996 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 65 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.
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 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
