1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 760 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | GTO | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6546 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
