1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (103 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Junior | 88 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
