2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 753 kg more than 1997 Rover 200.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 1997 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Panda | 200 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
