1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Alfasud | Defender |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |