1994 Rover 100 vs. 1987 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Talbot Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Talbot Horizon 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 46 more horse power than 1987 Talbot Horizon. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1987 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 75 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Talbot Horizon. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 1987 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Rover | Talbot |
| Model | 100 | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1117 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
