2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 78 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 147 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
