1994 Rover 100 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 162 kg more than 1994 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
