2002 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 662 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV.

Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV (385 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.

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