1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 798 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 Range Rover 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 Range Rover 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 Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 145 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 104 L |
