1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 and 1997 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (152 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 135 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 Chevrolet Malibu (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. 1997 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1997 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 156 | Malibu |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |