1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1954 Fiat 1400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1954 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, 1949 Rover P4 (150 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1949 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1949 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1400 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
