1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1998 Rover 420

To start off, 1998 Rover 420 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Rover 420. (87 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 420 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.

Because 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 420, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Rover 420 (184 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1998 Rover 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.

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