1994 Rover 100 vs. 1996 Subaru SVX
To start off, 1996 Subaru SVX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru SVX weights approximately 750 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, 1996 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 1996 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 100 | SVX |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
