1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 6C | 109 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |
