1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 485 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | GTV | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
