1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1206 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Centurion | 100 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
