2007 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1996 Rover 200 (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Panda | 200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
