1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 145 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
