1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1956 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Cabriolet | P4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
