1996 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV. (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1393 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | GTV | Freelander |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |