1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | 1750 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 66 L |
