1994 Rover 100 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 110 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
