2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166.

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