1966 Fiat OT vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1966 Fiat OT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Rover P4 (188 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat OT | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | OT | P4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 188 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 52 L |