1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (92 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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, 1959 Rover P4 (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 133 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2830 mm |
