1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2003 Rover City is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rover City (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover City should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover City weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Ritmo | City |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 37 L |
