1994 Rover 100 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 16 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 1226 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, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 100 | Routan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
