1992 Rover 100 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 16 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 468 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 100 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
