2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 430 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (401 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Discovery | 159 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2387 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 207 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |