1994 Rover 100 vs. 1994 Saab 900
To start off, both 1994 Rover 100 and 1994 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Saab 900 (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Saab 900 weights approximately 460 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, 1994 Saab 900 (263 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 1994 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Rover | Saab |
| Model | 100 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
