1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (51 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D weights approximately 65 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (89 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1100 | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
