1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 54 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1682 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 1900 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
