2011 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1343 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Defender | GT |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
