1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, both 1990 Dodge Spirit and 1990 Rover Metro were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1990 Rover Metro. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 466 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro. 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, 1990 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Dodge Spirit | 1990 Rover Metro | |
Make | Dodge | Rover |
Model | Spirit | Metro |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2211 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |