1994 Rover 100 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 5 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 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 954 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, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | 100 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
