1992 Rover 100 vs. 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 378 kg more than 1992 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 100 | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
