1994 Rover 100 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Corsa is newer by 10 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Corsa weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2004 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | 100 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
