1993 Rover 100 vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 83 kg more than 1993 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Rover | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
