1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 32 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (84 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1770 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 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2010 Land Rover LR4 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. 2010 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Alfasud | LR4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 2646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |