1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover 2000. (150 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 90 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 91 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 150 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1212 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |