1992 Rover 100 vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 18 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 400 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, 2010 Kia Soul (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Rover | Kia |
| Model | 100 | Soul |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
