1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 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 273 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1413 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 145 | LR4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2885 mm |