1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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 588 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Alfa 6 | Defender |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 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 | 1470 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |