1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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, 1954 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 500 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |
