2008 Audi A4 vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 14 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 37 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A4 | 200 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
