2007 Kia Picanto vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 2007 Kia Picanto is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 257 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Picanto | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Picanto | 200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
