1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | 90 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 52 L |
