2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 3 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 766 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Discovery | 159 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |