2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Brera | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
