1992 Fiat Panda vs. 1992 Rover 216
To start off, both 1992 Fiat Panda and 1992 Rover 216 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 216 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 216 (122 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 216 should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 216 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1992 Fiat Panda. 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, 1992 Rover 216 (140 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 216 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Panda | 1992 Rover 216 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Panda | 216 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 769 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 122 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
