1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 260 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 (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4. 1957 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 90 | P4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 52 L |