1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Rover P5B

To start off, 1972 Rover P5B is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover P5B weights approximately 600 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1972 Rover P5B (295 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1972 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1972 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1972 Rover P5B
Make Alfa Romeo Rover
Model Giulia P5B
Year Released 1971 1972
Engine Size 1570 cc 3528 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 101 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 295 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1590 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2820 mm


 

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