1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 100 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 870 kg more than 1991 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Park Avenue | 100 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
