1992 Rover 100 1.4 D vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 126 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Carina (115 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 1.4 D | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
