2006 Alfa Romeo 166 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 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 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 590 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 166 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 93 L |