1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Rover P4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 Fiat Campagnola (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Campagnola | P4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
