1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 730 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2008 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. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Alfa 6 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |