2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 463 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 8C Competizione | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1963 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |