1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Spider | 109 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |