1997 Porsche 911 vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, both 1997 Porsche 911 and 1997 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1997 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (922 Nm) has 795 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (127 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 1997 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 911 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 922 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
