1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Alfa 6 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
