1991 Rover 100 vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Corolla (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
