1994 Rover 100 vs. 2008 Skoda Roomster
To start off, 2008 Skoda Roomster is newer by 14 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Roomster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Roomster (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Roomster should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Roomster weights approximately 396 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, 2008 Skoda Roomster (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Roomster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2008 Skoda Roomster | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | 100 | Roomster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
