1993 Rover 100 vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2001 Rover 75 is newer by 8 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 75 weights approximately 635 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, 2001 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 100 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
