1992 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 33 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (207 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 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 194 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Alfa Romeo 164. 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 164 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
