1972 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Suburban | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Suburban | 100 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
