1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2004 Rover 25
To start off, 2004 Rover 25 is newer by 30 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 80 more horse power than 2004 Rover 25. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 514 kg more than 2004 Rover 25. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 25. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2004 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 130 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| 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 | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
