1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1953 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 130 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
