2005 Audi A4 vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 12 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 1,784 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (170 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 655 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, 2005 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A4 | 100 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1784 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
