2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 491 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 156 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
