2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 440 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 156 | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 306 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |