1963 Fiat Berline vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1963 Fiat Berline is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1963 Fiat Berline.
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 Fiat Berline (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Berline | P4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 52 L |
