1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1972 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, 1949 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1949 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1949 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | Giulia | P4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |
