2011 Land Rover LR4 vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 23 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), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1058 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 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. 2011 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover LR4 | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | LR4 | 164 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 10.8 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 | 2548 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1882 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
