2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2002 Jeep Liberty is newer by 2 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 335 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Jeep Liberty 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, 2002 Jeep Liberty 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, 2002 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (305 Nm). This means 2002 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. 2002 Jeep Liberty 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. 2002 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
Model | 156 | Liberty |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |