2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 968 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 159 | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3175 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |