2010 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera would be higher. At 3,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1003 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Brera | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3193 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
