1998 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 and 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 156 | Spider |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |