2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1091 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | LR3 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
