1994 Rover 100 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 582 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 100 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
