1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 1200 and 1957 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1200 (53 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200.
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 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1200 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
