2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Alfa Romeo 166 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 166 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2386 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 75 L |