1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 33 | 109 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2780 mm |