1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Land Rover 109 (67 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 806 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Alfasud | 109 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |