1967 Fiat 2300 vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1996 Rover 200.
Because 1967 Fiat 2300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Fiat 2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Rover 200 (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 2300 | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 2300 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
