1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 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. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Because 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (160 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75. 2005 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | 90 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1370 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
