1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1963 Rover 2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover 2000 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 307 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Rover 2000 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1200 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 54 L |
