1998 Rover 200 vs. 2011 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2011 Fiat Bravo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Bravo (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 360 kg more than 1998 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, 2011 Fiat Bravo (361 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 200 | 2011 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Rover | Fiat |
| Model | 200 | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
