1996 Rover 200 vs. 2012 Mazda 2
To start off, 2012 Mazda 2 is newer by 16 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 2. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 2 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1996 Rover 200.
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, 2012 Mazda 2 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 200 | 2012 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 200 | 2 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2489 mm |
