1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1970 Rover P5B 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. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 Rover P5B | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | Giulia | P5B |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 295 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2820 mm |