1988 Lancia Hit vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2003 Rover City is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Hit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Hit would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Hit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Rover City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lancia Hit | 2003 Rover City | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | Hit | City |
Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |