1991 Rover 100 vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 355 kg more than 1991 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
