1987 Buick Regal vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 500 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, 1987 Buick Regal (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Regal | 100 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
