1998 Rover 200 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 12 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1998 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 649 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.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 200. 2010 Dodge Charger 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. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 200 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Rover | Dodge |
| Model | 200 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3048 mm |
