1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1960 Land Rover 88 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 1900 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2240 mm |
