1990 Rover Metro vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga 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. Both 1990 Rover Metro and 2010 Kia Venga are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (95 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 825 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, 2010 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Rover Metro | 2010 Kia Venga | |
Make | Rover | Kia |
Model | Metro | Venga |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17:01 |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 48 L |