1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1963 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1963 Rover P6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | GT | P6 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |