2006 Fiat Punto vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, 2006 Fiat Punto is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover Metro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover Metro would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 933 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro.
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, 2006 Fiat Punto (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Punto | Metro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 36 L |
