1994 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1994 Alfa Romeo 33. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1994 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1768 kg more than 1994 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 Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo 33. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo 33.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Alfa Romeo 33 2012 Land Rover Defender
Make Alfa Romeo Land Rover
Model 33 Defender
Year Released 1994 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1349 cc 2402 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 87 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 4080 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2800 mm