2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 670 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 275 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 180 L |