1991 Rover 100 vs. 2005 Saturn LW
To start off, 2005 Saturn LW is newer by 14 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn LW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn LW (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn LW should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn LW weights approximately 528 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, 2005 Saturn LW (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn LW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2005 Saturn LW | |
| Make | Rover | Saturn |
| Model | 100 | LW |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
