1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate vs. 1971 Rover P5B

To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P5B (158 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 330 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1971 Rover P5B (296 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (163 Nm). This means 1971 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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