2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1216 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | LR3 | 146 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |