1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 753 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | GTV6 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
