2003 Alfa Romeo GT 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 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1076 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo GT 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 GT | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | GT | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
