1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,101 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Rover P4. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1952 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rover P4 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1952 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1952 Rover P4 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 1500 | P4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 52 L |