2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 100 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 323 kg more than 1992 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Ridgeline | 100 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
