1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Because 1953 Fiat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1400 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
