2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 3 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 2,495 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 550 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Discovery | 159 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1910 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |