1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Rover 200. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 49 kg more than 1995 Rover 200. 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, 1996 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Marea | 200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
