1990 Rover Metro vs. 1982 Zastava 102
To start off, 1990 Rover Metro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Zastava 102. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Zastava 102 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 102. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 102. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover Metro weights approximately 80 kg more than 1982 Zastava 102. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Rover Metro (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 102. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 102.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover Metro | 1982 Zastava 102 | |
| Make | Rover | Zastava |
| Model | Metro | 102 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2160 mm |
