1992 Rover 100 vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 666 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 Subaru Outback (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 100 | Outback |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1669 mm |
