1992 Rover 100 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 15 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 267 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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 100 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
