1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 330 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 2600 | 109 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |