1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (92 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | Spider | P4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |
