1991 Rover 100 vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 18 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1053 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, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | 100 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
