1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (155 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 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 791 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166. (187 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 166 | Defender |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |