1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1593 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 2600 | Defender |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |