2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2006 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 477 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 159 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |