1975 Fiat 124 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1975 Fiat 124 is newer by 17 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 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1975 Fiat 124. 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, 1958 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 124 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | 124 | P4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |