1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 566 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166. (275 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 166 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
