1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 2001 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo 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 35 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Because 2001 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover (407 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (223 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. 2001 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo has manual transmission. 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo 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:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 2001 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Dardo | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 222 HP |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
