1997 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1997 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 185 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 155 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
