1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Rover 200 (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 1000 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
