1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo 33 2007 Land Rover Defender
Make Alfa Romeo Land Rover
Model 33 Defender
Year Released 1984 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1351 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 85 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 122 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 920 kg 2055 kg
Vehicle Length 4020 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 75 L