1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 11 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (102 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (261 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. 2010 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 146 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
