1991 Audi S2 vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, both 1991 Audi S2 and 1991 Rover 100 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Audi S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Audi S2 (216 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi S2 should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Audi S2 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Audi S2 (309 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Audi S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi S2 | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | S2 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
