2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 147 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
