2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 809 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 156 | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |