2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Spider | 109 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |