Mazda 323 1994 vs Rover 200 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 2 HP less power than Rover 200, but torque is 12 NM more than Rover 200. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| Mazda 323 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 200, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 400, Rover 45 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Rover 200 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Rover 200 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mazda 323 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 323 is 2 cm longer than the Rover 200, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 323 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 352 litres | |
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Rover 200 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 323 has 52 litres less trunk space than the Rover 200. This could mean that the Mazda 323 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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