2000 Acura Integra vs. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura Integra would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura Integra (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (149 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 40 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (181 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura Integra. (177 Nm). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura Integra | 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Integra | 156 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
