1993 Rover 200 vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 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, 1993 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Rover | Fiat |
| Model | 200 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| 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 | 127 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
