1993 Rover 100 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1838 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | 100 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
