1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 1000 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
