1992 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4

To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 33. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1608 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 33. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 33. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Alfa Romeo 33 2012 Land Rover LR4
Make Alfa Romeo Land Rover
Model 33 LR4
Year Released 1992 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1351 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 87 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 2548 kg
Vehicle Length 4080 mm 4829 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1915 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1882 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2885 mm


 

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