1994 Rover 100 vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 1800. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Volvo 1800 (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 100 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
