1990 Rover Metro vs. 2006 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2006 Lancia Musa is newer by 16 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (95 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Musa weights approximately 345 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro.
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, 2006 Lancia Musa (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro. 2006 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 1990 Rover Metro has manual transmission. 1990 Rover Metro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover Metro | 2006 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Rover | Lancia |
| Model | Metro | Musa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |
