1997 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | GTV | Freelander |
Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |