1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1998 Rover 420

To start off, 1998 Rover 420 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 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Rover 420. (87 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 420 weights approximately 549 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 420, 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, 1998 Rover 420 (184 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm). This means 1998 Rover 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.

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