1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 38 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 355 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, 1993 Rover 200 (180 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1100 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
