1981 Buick Electra vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 1991 Rover 100 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 822 kg more than 1991 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Electra | 100 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
