1991 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 677 kg more than 1991 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 164. (289 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 164 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
