1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1100 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1100. 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, 1955 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1100 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 1100 | P4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 52 L |