1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6.
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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Rover |
| Model | V6 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
