1966 Fiat OT vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1966 Fiat OT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 525 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, 1963 Rover P6 (153 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat OT | 1963 Rover P6 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | OT | P6 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 54 L |