1990 Rover Metro vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover Metro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover Metro would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Corolla (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Rover Metro. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 325 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, 1999 Toyota Corolla (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover Metro | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Metro | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |
