1993 Rover 100 vs. 1983 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 1,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 300 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, 1983 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 1983 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
