2004 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2004 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 751 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 147 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |
