2008 Fiat Sedici vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2008 Fiat Sedici is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover City would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Sedici is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Sedici (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Sedici should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Sedici weights approximately 360 kg more than 2003 Rover City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Fiat Sedici is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Rover City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Sedici 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, 2008 Fiat Sedici (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Sedici will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Sedici | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Sedici | City |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
