2000 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 461 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (401 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. (278 Nm). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Passat | 159 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
