1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 has automatic transmission and 1978 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Land Rover Serie III | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Serie III | 164 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |
