2005 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 2005 Audi A3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A3 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A3 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1996 Rover 200. 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, 2005 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A3 | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A3 | 200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
