2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (143 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2000 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 695 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2000 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 Tata Safari | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
Model | 156 | Safari |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |