2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 980 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1994 Rover 200 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | Defender | 200 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |