1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Alfasud | Freelander |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |