1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 100 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Seicento | 100 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
