1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 27 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 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 610 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (112 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Alfasud | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
