2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Spider | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.1 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
