1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1962 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 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1100 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
