1958 Fiat 1900 vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1900. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 387 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1900. 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. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 1900 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1900 | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1900 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
