1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1565 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 (391 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Spider | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 391 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2890 mm |