2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Venturi Cabriolet 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 105 kg more than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet.
Because 1990 Venturi Cabriolet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 1990 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1990 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Venturi |
Model | 156 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |