1998 Rover 200 vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 200 would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 755 kg more than 1998 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 200. 2007 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1998 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1998 Rover 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 200 | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | 200 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
