1957 Rover P4 vs. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 54 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 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 1957 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Rover | Fiat |
| Model | P4 | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
