1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Eagle | Defender |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |