2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2005 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 159 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
