1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Spider | 88 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
