1992 Rover 100 vs. 2006 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2006 Toyota Prius is newer by 14 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Prius weights approximately 430 kg more than 1992 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Prius. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 2006 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Prius |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
