1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1958 Rover P4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. 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, 1958 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1100 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
