1977 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1568 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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 LR4 (508 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Spider | LR4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 508 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2885 mm |