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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (157 HP @ 3400 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 525 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (230 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.
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 | 2197 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |