1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 146 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 86 L |
