1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1973 Rover 2000
To start off, 1973 Rover 2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 2000 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1973 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 1750 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |