1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 715 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Camaro | 100 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
