1957 Rover P4 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4. 1973 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1957 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1957 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Rover P4 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Rover | Fiat |
Model | P4 | 130 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 3237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |