2007 Audi S8 vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 2007 Audi S8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 100 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S8 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1991 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, 2007 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | S8 | 100 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
