1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 433 kg more than 1960 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, 1950 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1950 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | Giulietta | P4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 52 L |