1988 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 705 kg more than 1992 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Electra | 100 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
