2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 156 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
