1998 Rover 200 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 10 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1998 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 200.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1025 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 200. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 200 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 200 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 1153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
