2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 567 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 166 | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 93 L |