1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, 1997 Rover 200 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1997 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1997 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 130 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
