2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (198 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 953 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 159 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |