2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 47 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (247 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 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 290 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 156 | 109 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
