1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Alfa Romeo GTV 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Alfa Romeo Land Rover
Model GTV Range Rover
Year Released 1980 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 2926 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 176 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 2000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88.1 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.3 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1210 kg 2500 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 2200 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2890 mm


 

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