2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 97 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Spider | Freelander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |