1994 Rover 100 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 18 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 761 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Rover | Aston Martin |
| Model | 100 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
