1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 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 540 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 75 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
