2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 645 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 159 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 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 | Diesel |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |