2002 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 375 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 166 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |
