1997 Alfa Romeo Scighera vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo Scighera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo Scighera would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo Scighera (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo Scighera should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 570 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo Scighera.
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. 2002 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1997 Alfa Romeo Scighera has manual transmission. 1997 Alfa Romeo Scighera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo Scighera | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Scighera | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
