1995 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 16 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Spider | Defender |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |