2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 655 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159.

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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo 159 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model 159 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3175 cc 4664 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 322 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 9.6:1
Top Speed 240 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7 seconds 11.5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 2395 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.7 L/100km 16.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 96 L


 

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