1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 1 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 680 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | 100 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
