1991 Rover 100 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1991 Rover 100 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 282 kg more than 1991 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
