1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Rover P5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Rover P5 (122 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1966 Rover P5 (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 1000 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
