2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 15 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 570 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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Cee'd | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Cee'd | 100 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
