2000 Acura Integra vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2000 Acura Integra and 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (120 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 Acura Integra.
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, 2000 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. 2000 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura Integra | 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Integra | 156 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
