2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 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 775 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Defender | 146 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |