1996 Rover 200 vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
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, 2006 Smart ForFour (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Rover | Smart |
| Model | 200 | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
