1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | GT | A 109 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |