1993 Rover 100 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 526 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 Toyota Altezza (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
