1996 Rover 220 vs. 2012 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i40 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 220 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i40 (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Rover 220. (103 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i40 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 361 kg more than 1996 Rover 220. 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, 2012 Hyundai i40 (213 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 220. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 220.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Rover 220 | 2012 Hyundai i40 | |
Make | Rover | Hyundai |
Model | 220 | i40 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1214 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1815 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |