2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (175 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1382 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Freelander | 164 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
