1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 194 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (106 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1531 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Alfasud | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |
