1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola. (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola. 2009 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola has manual transmission. 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Nuvola | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
