1996 Rover 200 vs. 2011 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 15 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Terracan (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 89 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 2011 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2011 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2011 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 2011 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | 200 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
