1997 Rover 200 vs. 1997 Tatra T700
To start off, both 1997 Rover 200 and 1997 Tatra T700 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Tatra T700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Tatra T700 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Tatra T700 should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Tatra T700 weights approximately 765 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Tatra T700 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Tatra T700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Rover 200 | 1997 Tatra T700 | |
| Make | Rover | Tatra |
| Model | 200 | T700 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3140 mm |
