1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 740 kg more than 1993 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Cutlass | 100 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
