2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 922 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 159 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
