1995 Acura Legend vs. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. (143 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Legend | 156 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |