1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 414 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 124 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
