2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1218 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 164 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
