2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Brera | 109 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3193 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 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 |
