1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 14 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 652 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Giulia | 109 |
Year Released | 1973 | 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 | 82 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |