1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut vs. 2001 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover (222 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut.

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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover (407 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut. (190 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut. 2001 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut has manual transmission. 1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut 2001 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Alfa Romeo Land Rover
Model Sportut Range Rover
Year Released 1997 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 222 HP
Torque 190 Nm 407 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1800 mm