1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | Spider | P5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
