1992 Rover 100 vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, 2005 Saturn ION is newer by 13 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 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn ION (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn ION weights approximately 380 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, 2005 Saturn ION (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 2005 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Rover | Saturn |
| Model | 100 | ION |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
