1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 850 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| 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 | 715 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
