1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, both 1990 Fiat Uno 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (95 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover Metro weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. 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 Rover Metro (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Uno | Metro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |
