1990 Rover Metro vs. 2010 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Getz is newer by 20 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 33 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Getz. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 220 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, 1990 Rover Metro (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Getz. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover Metro | 2010 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | Metro | Getz |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
