1993 Rover 100 vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 17 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 739 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 100 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
