1995 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 767 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | GTV | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
