2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (144 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 475 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2000 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 156 | Frontera |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |