2008 Renault Vel Satis vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 2008 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 14 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 865 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, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Vel Satis | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Vel Satis | 100 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
