1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | GTV | P4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
