1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 725 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 164 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |