1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Rover 2000
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Rover 2000. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1968 Rover 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1968 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 130 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
