2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 968 kg more than 2008 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. (323 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 159 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |