1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Giulia | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
