2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod

To start off, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod (469 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod.

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 Alfa Romeo 156 (222 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod. (178 Nm). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod has manual transmission. 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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