1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | GTV | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 104 L |
