2008 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 50 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera (197 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera 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 25 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Brera | 109 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
