1992 Rover 100 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 19 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 481 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Rover | Porsche |
| Model | 100 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1293 mm |
