1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1973 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, 1950 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 500 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 52 L |
