1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 2005 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | GTA | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
