1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Rover P4 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1951 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1951 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1300 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |
