1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1564 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 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Alfasud | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
