1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 100 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. 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 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 500 | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 500 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
