1993 Rover 100 vs. 1999 Volvo C70
To start off, 1999 Volvo C70 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volvo C70 (165 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo C70 weights approximately 505 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, 1999 Volvo C70 (220 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 1999 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 100 | C70 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
