2007 Audi A3 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 2007 Audi A3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A3 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A3 | 200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
