1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1970 Rover P5B

To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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