1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 34 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 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1740 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Alfetta | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 88 L |