2003 Honda Element vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 2003 Honda Element is newer by 9 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Element weights approximately 760 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, 2003 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Element | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Element | 100 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
