2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 159 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |