1991 Rover 100 vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 21 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 600 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, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 100 | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
