1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |