1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, both 1958 Fiat 1400 and 1958 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400. 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 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1400 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 1400 | P4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |