2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 156 | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |