1983 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 820 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Electra | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
