2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 200 would be higher. At 4,195 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 (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1497 kg more than 1996 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
