1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 311 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1949 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | Giulietta | P4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 137 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 | 1140 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |