2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2007 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 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 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 159 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |