1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1714 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 33 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 2788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 22.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
