1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Spider | 109 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
