2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 5 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 646 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 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 156 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 556 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |