1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1957 Abarth 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (80 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 949 kg more than 1957 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, 1954 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 750 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |
