1996 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Renault Alpine

To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.

Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Renault Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (320 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine.

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