1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 16 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 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | Junior | P4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
