1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 1989 Rover Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Montego (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Uno. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Montego weights approximately 235 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Rover Montego (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Uno. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat Uno | 1989 Rover Montego | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | Uno | Montego |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |