2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (248 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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 Spider (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Spider | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |