2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 and 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD. (136 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0.
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 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0. (181 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 156 | 156 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
