2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 156 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |