1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (247 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Land Rover 109 | 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 109 | 156 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |