1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 Giulia (190 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | Giulia | P4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 138 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |