2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (120 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 620 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. 2000 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
Model | 156 | Rexton |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
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 | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |