2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 530 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (289 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |