1999 Rover 200 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 200 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1999 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 861 kg more than 1999 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 200. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1999 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1999 Rover 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rover 200 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Rover | Buick |
| Model | 200 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3009 mm |
