1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1238 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Caimano | Defender |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3230 mm |
