2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (183 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1093 kg more than 2011 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 Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Range Rover Sport | 159 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |