2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 955 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | GT | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |