1997 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo 155. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 155 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
