1959 Rover P5 vs. 2012 Fiat Sedici
To start off, 2012 Fiat Sedici is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Sedici (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Sedici should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2012 Fiat Sedici.
Because 2012 Fiat Sedici is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Sedici 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, 2012 Fiat Sedici (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Sedici will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P5 | 2012 Fiat Sedici | |
| Make | Rover | Fiat |
| Model | P5 | Sedici |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
