2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Range Rover Sport | 164 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |