1994 Rover 100 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1,968 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 428 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 Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Scirocco | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 100 | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1404 mm |
