1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 48 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran 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 | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 155 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
