1994 Rover 100 vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Cube weights approximately 431 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 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 100 | Cube |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1651 mm |
