1993 Rover 100 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 40 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 100 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
