1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 24 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1182 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 164 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2672 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |