1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1963 Rover P6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 385 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, 1963 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 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 | 1963 Rover P6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | Giulietta | P6 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 54 L |