1994 Rover 100 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 19 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 415 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 100 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Rover | Mini |
| Model | 100 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1432 mm |
