1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 14 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 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1957 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 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 130 | P4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |