2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2001 Nissan Fusion

To start off, 2001 Nissan Fusion 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (143 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 490 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, 2001 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (172 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. 2001 Nissan Fusion 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. 2001 Nissan Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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