2000 Opel Vectra vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 2000 Opel Vectra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Opel Vectra. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Vectra weights approximately 155 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Rover 200 (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Vectra. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Vectra | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Vectra | 200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
