1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 5 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 180 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Palio | 100 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
