2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1294 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 2007 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 156 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
