1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Giulia | Defender |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |