1993 Rover 100 vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 16 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 520 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, 2009 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 2009 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 100 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1984 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
