2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (144 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda Familia (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. 2000 Mazda Familia 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 Mazda Familia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 156 | Familia |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |