2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 2004 Rover 25
To start off, 2004 Rover 25 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 25 (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Rover 25.
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, 2004 Rover 25 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Doblo | 2004 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Doblo | 25 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
