2003 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 687 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Spider | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 93 L |