2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 602 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.

Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo GT 1996 Land Rover Discovery
Make Alfa Romeo Land Rover
Model GT Discovery
Year Released 2006 1996
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 3944 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 237 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1488 kg 2090 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2550 mm


 

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