1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (89 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 145 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1350 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
