1998 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Juke. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke 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 | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 156 | Juke |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
