1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1954 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Abarth | Rover |
Model | 850 | P4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |