1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1996 Audi A8
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1996 Audi A8 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1996 Audi A8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A8 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1996 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 155 | A8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1720 kg |
