1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 37 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 765 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 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2011 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Giulia | LR2 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 317 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |