1998 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 TS
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 and 1998 Ferrari 355 TS were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc, 1998 Ferrari 355 TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 TS (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 TS should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 TS weights approximately 420 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ferrari 355 TS (363 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. (255 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 TS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1998 Ferrari 355 TS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 156 | 355 TS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3496 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1690 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
