2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 295 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 156 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |