2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 625 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 159 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2386 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 17.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 141 L |