1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1964 Fiat Berline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Berline | P4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 52 L |
