2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 6 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 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 195 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Rover |
| Model | Eclipse | 200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
