1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P6 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1964 Rover P6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | GTV | P6 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |