1991 Rover 100 vs. 2002 Audi TT
To start off, 2002 Audi TT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi TT (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi TT weights approximately 470 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, 2002 Audi TT (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2002 Audi TT | |
| Make | Rover | Audi |
| Model | 100 | TT |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
