1991 Rover 100 vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 981 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 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | 100 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
