1991 Rover 100 vs. 1987 Saab 900
To start off, 1991 Rover 100 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Saab 900 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Saab 900 (175 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Saab 900 weights approximately 415 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, 1987 Saab 900 (273 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 1987 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Rover | Saab |
| Model | 100 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
