2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1073 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Defender | 33 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1351 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 67.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 985 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
