2001 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 156 | Familia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 78.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |