1993 Rover 100 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 100 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
