1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Rover P4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1959 Rover P4 (138 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 750 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |
