1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 48 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1738 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Giulia | Defender |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
