1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1997 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 and 1997 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1997 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Accord weights approximately 45 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 (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1997 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Accord |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |