1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, 1990 Rover Metro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1990 Rover Metro. (95 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 130 | Metro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
