2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 10 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Drifter | 200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
