1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 610 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 929 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
