1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 857 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | SZ | Defender |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |