2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. 2010 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 147 | LR3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |