1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 20 kg more than 1958 Rover P4. 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Dino | P4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
