1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1996 Honda Accord

To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1996 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 325 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.

Let's talk about torque, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Alfa Romeo 155 1996 Honda Accord
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 155 Accord
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2499 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 493 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 11700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 9500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1365 kg


 

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