1991 Rover 100 vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 19 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C3 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1991 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Rover | Citroen |
| Model | 100 | C3 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
