1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 585 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2005 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 2005 Land Rover Discovery
Make Alfa Romeo Land Rover
Model Alfa 6 Discovery
Year Released 1984 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3946 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 133 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 2055 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2550 mm


 

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