1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100. 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 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 2100 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
