1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1955 Rover P4 (150 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | Giulietta | P4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 52 L |
