1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1994 Rover 400
To start off, 1994 Rover 400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Rover 400. (88 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 400 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
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, 1994 Rover 400 (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1994 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Tempra | 400 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
