1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1957 Rover P4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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. 1957 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 1900 | P4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 52 L |