2001 Fiat Brava vs. 1998 Rover 200
To start off, 2001 Fiat Brava is newer by 3 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Brava weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Rover 200.
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, 1998 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Brava | 1998 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Brava | 200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
