1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 75 | P4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |