1989 Fiat 126 vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (51 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D weights approximately 225 kg more than 1989 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (89 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm). This means 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat 126 | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 126 | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
