1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 19 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | GT | 109 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2780 mm |
