1993 Rover 100 vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 605 kg more than 1993 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Rover | Holden |
| Model | 100 | GTS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
