2002 Mazda 6 vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Rover 200 (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 6 | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 6 | 200 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
