2003 Buick LeSabre vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 2003 Buick LeSabre is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 747 kg more than 1993 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, 2003 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick LeSabre | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | LeSabre | 100 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
