1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1732 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 33 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |