1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
