1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (149 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 890 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Discovery | 164 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |