2000 Hyundai Coupe vs. 1986 Rover 825
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Coupe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rover 825. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rover 825 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Rover 825 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Rover 825 (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rover 825 should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rover 825 weights approximately 241 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Rover 825 (268 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Rover 825 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Coupe | 1986 Rover 825 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Rover |
| Model | Coupe | 825 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2770 mm |
