2000 Lotus Elise vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Elise | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Lotus | Rover |
| Model | Elise | 200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
