2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1993 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 694 kg more than 1993 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alfa Romeo 164. (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alfa Romeo 164. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Discovery | 164 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2959 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 207 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |