1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Spider | LR3 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |