1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 411 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1949 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | Spider | P4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |