1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1950 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1950 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 75 | P4 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 52 L |