1992 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1471 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. (165 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 155 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 155 | Defender |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1772 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |