1991 Rover 100 vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 12 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 450 kg more than 1991 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 100 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
