1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 980 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 155 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2020 kg |
