1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1995 Rover 400
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1995 Rover 400.
Because 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 400. (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1995 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | 75 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
