1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 2600 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
