1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2078 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Giulia | Defender |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
