2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1154 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Discovery | 166 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 72.6 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |