1999 Renault Avantime vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 1999 Renault Avantime 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Renault Avantime. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Avantime weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156.
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, 1999 Renault Avantime (255 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. (222 Nm). This means 1999 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Avantime | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Avantime | 156 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1320 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
