1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1625 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Alfasud | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |