1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1546 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Alfasud | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
