2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (189 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 595 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 156 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 4553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |