1998 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1998 Rover 420

To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 and 1998 Rover 420 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Rover 420. (87 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1998 Rover 420. 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 (222 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 420. (184 Nm). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 420. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 1998 Rover 420 has manual transmission. 1998 Rover 420 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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