1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (144 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Alfetta | 88 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
