2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1218 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159.

Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2009 Land Rover Defender
Make Alfa Romeo Land Rover
Model 159 Defender
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2197 cc 2402 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 94.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 17.5:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 3900 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 24.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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