1996 Rover 200 vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 14 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 810 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 2010 SsangYong Korando 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, 2010 SsangYong Korando 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, 2010 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | 200 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
