1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, 1996 Rover 220 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 220 (103 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 220 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 220 weights approximately 704 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat 500 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 1968 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Rover 220, 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 220 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1996 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 500 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 50 L |
