1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 698 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 33 Stradale | P4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |