1997 Rover 200 vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 105 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.
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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Rover 200 | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 200 | Tango |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |
