1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 451 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1949 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 1900 | P4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |