1996 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 36 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV (217 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 45 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | GTV | 88 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
