1990 Innocenti 990 vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, both 1990 Innocenti 990 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 44 more horse power than 1990 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 1990 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover Metro weights approximately 175 kg more than 1990 Innocenti 990. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Innocenti 990 | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | Innocenti | Rover |
| Model | 990 | Metro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2280 mm |
