2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 980 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo 147 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model 147 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 4477 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 387 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 100.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 95 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.4:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.1 seconds 10.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 2330 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 17.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 141 L


 

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