1992 Rover 100 vs. 2012 Daewoo Lacetti
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 20 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daewoo Lacetti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti (108 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daewoo Lacetti weights approximately 385 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, 2012 Daewoo Lacetti (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Daewoo Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 2012 Daewoo Lacetti | |
| Make | Rover | Daewoo |
| Model | 100 | Lacetti |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
