1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1481 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Spider | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2890 mm |
