1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 10 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 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124.
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, 1958 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 124 | P4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |