1963 Fiat Berline vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline 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 9 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 25 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Berline | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
