1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (129 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 146 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
