2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 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 156 (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 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 175 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 156 | 88 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2240 mm |