1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1500 is newer by 8 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 5 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1500. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1500 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 1500 | P4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 106 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |