1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 988 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Giulietta | Defender |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
