2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (147 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 147 | 88 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2240 mm |
