1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1800 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800.
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, 1959 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 1800 | P4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 52 L |