1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1152 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Alfetta | Discovery |
Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |