2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1153 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 159 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |