1994 Rover 100 vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 12 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 28 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Smart ForFour (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Rover | Smart |
| Model | 100 | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
