1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 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 51 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 124 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
