2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1093 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 166 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 60 L |