1994 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 865 kg more than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 145 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |
