1994 Rover 100 vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1102 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 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | 100 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
