1977 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | GTV | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
