2003 Fiat Panda vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 2003 Fiat Panda is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (71 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Fiat Panda (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Panda | 200 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
