2009 Fiat 500 vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat 500 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1993 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 500 | 100 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
