1975 Fiat 124 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1975 Fiat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Rover P5 (122 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 794 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, 1966 Rover P5 (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124. 1966 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 124 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 124 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 122 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
