1994 Rover 100 vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 11 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 444 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 97 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
