2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 156 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |