1987 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 90 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |
