1994 Rover 800 vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 800 would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Rover 800. (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 800 weights approximately 169 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 800. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 800 | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Rover | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 800 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
