1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | GTV | P5 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |