1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Giulia | Defender |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |
