1992 Rover 100 1.4 D vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D and 1992 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 365 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | 100 1.4 D | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
