1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1600 and 1959 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 1600 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
