1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 1991 Rover 100 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 631 kg more than 1991 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Chevelle | 100 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
