1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1995 Honda Accord
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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (152 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 58 kg more 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Accord |
Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |