1959 Rover P4 vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 92 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Fiero.
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, 1985 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4. 1985 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1959 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1959 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Rover P4 | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Rover | Pontiac |
Model | P4 | Fiero |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2625 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 92 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 182 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |