1961 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 935 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK IX | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | MK IX | 100 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3779 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
