1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 2600 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |