1994 Rover 100 vs. 1970 Triumph 1300
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 1300 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1300. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph 1300 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1300. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 1970 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | Rover | Triumph |
| Model | 100 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
