1997 Fiat Punto vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Punto and 1997 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Punto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rover 200 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1997 Fiat Punto. 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, 1997 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Punto. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Fiat Punto | 1997 Rover 200 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | Punto | 200 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |