2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 760 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 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 22.4:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 18 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |