2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 14 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1995 Rover 200. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1523 kg more than 1995 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
