2006 Renault Vel Satis vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 2006 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 13 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Vel Satis (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 845 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, 2006 Renault Vel Satis (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Vel Satis | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Vel Satis | 100 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
