1995 Innocenti Elba vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, 1995 Innocenti Elba is newer by 5 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Innocenti Elba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (95 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1995 Innocenti Elba. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 1995 Innocenti Elba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Innocenti Elba weights approximately 85 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, 1990 Rover Metro (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Innocenti Elba. (100 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Innocenti Elba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Innocenti Elba | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | Innocenti | Rover |
| Model | Elba | Metro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |
