1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Spider | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 93 L |
