1997 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Rover 400
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1997 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1997 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 195 kg more than 1997 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 400. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | GTV | 400 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
