1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 352 kg more than 1973 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, 1955 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | Giulia | P4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
