1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 63 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 998 kg more than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 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. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 6C | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2885 mm |
