1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | SZ | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
