1990 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 441 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. (264 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 164 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
