1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 718 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 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | 100 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
