1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1972 Rover 2000
To start off, 1972 Rover 2000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 2000 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1972 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1972 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1400 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
