1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 14 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1954 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | GTV | P4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |
