1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1965 Fiat 2300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1965 Fiat 2300.
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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 2300 | 1951 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 2300 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
| 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 | 134 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
