1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 75 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1566 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |
