1992 Rover 100 vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1992 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, 1958 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 100 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
