2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 653 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 156 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
