2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 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 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1178 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 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 2012 Land Rover Freelander
Make Alfa Romeo Land Rover
Model 156 Freelander
Year Released 2003 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 3190 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 229 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 317 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1308 kg 2486 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 24.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L


 

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