1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1998 Rover 200
To start off, 1998 Rover 200 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 200 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1998 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | Giulia | 200 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
