1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1992 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 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Toronado | 100 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
