1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 17 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 1750 | P4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |