1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 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 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Land Rover 109 (67 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Giulietta | 109 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2780 mm |