2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | 159 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
