2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 1958 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Panda | P5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 63 L |
