1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1198 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Alfasud | Discovery |
Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |