1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Rover Vitesse. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 75 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |