1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1957 Rover P4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 600 | P4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |