1984 Buick Electra vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 580 kg more than 1994 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, 1984 Buick Electra (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Electra | 100 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
