2008 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1033 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. 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 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Brera | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |