1956 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1958 Rover P5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Fiat Campagnola. (36 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat Campagnola.
Because 1956 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1958 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat Campagnola. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat Campagnola. 1958 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat Campagnola | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Campagnola | P5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2820 mm |
