1962 Fiat Berline vs. 1995 Rover 400
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline weights approximately 150 kg more than 1995 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Fiat Berline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Fiat Berline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1962 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 400. (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Berline | 1995 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Berline | 400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
