1994 Rover 100 vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 870 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Rover | Buick |
| Model | 100 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
