1999 Honda Prelude vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1999 Honda Prelude is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Prelude weights approximately 55 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Prelude | 200 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
