1994 Rover 100 vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avensis 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 730 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, 2006 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
