1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1698 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Giulia | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 82 L |
