1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Abarth 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 951 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Abarth | Rover |
Model | 750 | P4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |