1993 Rover 100 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 14 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 625 kg more than 1993 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 100 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
