1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 535 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 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, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | 179 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1635 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
