1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 269 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1957 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1957 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | Spider | P4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |