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Rover 600 RH 620 Si (131 Hp)
Overall Rating
Rover 600:
The Rover 600 Series is a compact executive car range that was produced by the British manufacturer Rover from 1993 to 1999.
The exterior of the Rover 600 was designed by Rover, a reskin of the European Honda Accord, also built in the United Kingdom by Honda in Swindon. The core structure and vast majority of the engineering content was sourced from Honda but the vehicles were designed at the same time, with a small Rover team on site in Japan. Colour and trim derivatives were also used to help separate the Rover from the Honda in the marketplace....(Read more on Wikipedia)
RH Overview:
Rover 600 (RH). With 178 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1270 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.2 s). The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Rover 600 generation was produced before Euro NCAP testing became standard (starting in 1997). Therefore, no official Euro NCAP safety rating is available. Safety features are typical for vehicles of its early to mid-1990s era.
620 Si (131 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a balanced performance for daily driving, providing adequate power for most situations without being overtly sporty.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel consumption, though not significantly more economical than the larger 623 Si, making it a decent all-rounder.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior
- • Understated, elegant styling
- • Honda-derived engines (for petrol models) offer good refinement
- • Strong performance from Ti Vitesse model
- • Excellent fuel economy from SDi diesel
Cons:
- • Aging image and brand perception
- • Some Rover-specific reliability concerns (e.g., head gaskets on K-series, though less prevalent in 600)
- • Parts availability can be challenging for some components
- • Resale value can be low
- • Lack of modern safety features (no Euro NCAP rating)
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Rover |
| Model: | 600 |
| Generation: | RH |
| Modification (Engine): | 620 Si (131 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 131 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 65.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 178 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F20Z1 |
| Engine displacement: | 1997 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.9 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.7 kg/Hp, 103.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 140.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1270 |
| Max. weight: | 1820 |
| Max load: | 550 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 405 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4645 mm mm |
| Width: | 1715 mm mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2720 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1480 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 H |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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