1975 Honda 145 vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Honda 145 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda 145 | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | 145 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1432 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
