1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 771 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1949 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1949 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1949 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 1000 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| 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 | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
