1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Rover P4. (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1953 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 2600 | P4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |