1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 30 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 894 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Alfasud | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
