1999 Honda Today vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 1999 Honda Today and 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Today | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Today | 156 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |