2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 65 kg more than 1992 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Panda (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Panda | 100 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
