1990 Rover Metro vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 22 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 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1990 Rover Metro. (95 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 470 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover Metro | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Rover | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Metro | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 218 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 | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2634 mm |
