1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 2600 | Defender |
Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |