2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 836 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Discovery | 159 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |