1994 Rover 100 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 13 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 975 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2290 mm |
