2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (238 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 591 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (289 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 156 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |
