1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 2 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 720 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 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 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 1000 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88.9 mm |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
