1981 Fiat 127 vs. 1971 Rover P5B

To start off, 1981 Fiat 127 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 745 kg more than 1981 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Rover P5B is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover P5B. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Rover P5B (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 127. (76 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 127. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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