1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1574 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 33 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
