1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | Alfa 6 | P4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 105 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |