2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | LR2 | 164 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
