1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | 1750 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |
