2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 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 | 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Discovery | 33 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 67.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |