2003 Buick Rainier vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 2003 Buick Rainier 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1230 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 Rainier (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Rainier | 100 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
