2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 159 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 19 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 180 L |