1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1974 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, 1958 Rover P5 (222 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1958 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1958 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1958 Rover P5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | Giulia | P5 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 222 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |