1997 Rover 200 vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 13 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1997 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1997 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1997 Rover 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Rover 200 | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Rover | Chrysler |
| Model | 200 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3078 mm |
